Brighton & Hove Beach Huts A beach hut is more than just a ‘glorified’ shed. There are so many ways to fit it out and decorate your favourite ‘property on the prom‘. My FREE e-book gives shed-loads of useful information about how to sell your beach hut by giving it ‘prom appeal‘ to help it to stand out. We do like to be beside the seaside and Brighton & Hove’s bright and cheerful Beach Huts are the pride of the stunning promenade, with thousands of residents and visitors flocking to the City and Coast annually to see them. Hove beach huts are located between Hove Lagoon, near Portslade and Hove Lawns. This area provides a generous expanse of promenade and a stunning walk at all times of the day, in any weather. Callaways Estate & Letting Agents have many years’ experience in selling beach huts. We’re known locally as the Beach Hut Specialists, and Brighton & Hove residents may remember for some years we even had a miniature wooden beach hut outside our office in Church Road. I love beach huts, from their candy coloured fronts to their inimitable Englishness. When I was a teenager living in Woodingdean, the family of one of my friends from Rottingdean (now my husband) had a beach hut to the west of the open air swimming pool. This has now sadly closed and the area was paved over years ago. However, we spent many happy hours here where an assortment of spare swimming costumes, beach balls, fishing nets and a gas stove to make a cuppa were stored. I simply adore this photo of Jean, Neal and Bob Hilder pictured outside their Beach Hut Chalet in Rottingdean in the summer of 1986. So many fun hours were spent on the promenade and on the beach, looking for shrimps, crabs, and hunting in rock pools for shells and sea creatures… Wind the clock forward 25 years, and the beach hut was still owned by the same family (who are now my in-laws). My lovely mother-in-law spent many hours at the beach hut chatting with her neighbours and the countless passers-by on their walks along the undercliff to, or from, Saltdean. Her grandchildren, including our three children, spent summer holidays at the beach hut, whereby now an assortment of bikes, trikes and scooters were now in-situ. Rock pools, building sandcastles, playing with other children, and catching crabs or shrimps filled their school holidays, and picnicking outside the beach hut while lounging on sun beds remains one of our most treasured memories. Sadly, with the passing of time, the beach hut has since gone to new owners, who I’m sure will enjoy making memories there as much as we did. Beach huts have become a popular investment, as many residents of flats within the city will attest to. They have almost become the ‘must have’ accessory for property owners in Brighton & Hove, who simply love sitting on the prom and whiling away the hours in the sunshine. What could be better than taking a good book with you to read, whatever the weather, in your beach hut in Brighton & Hove? I’ve discovered a true love of reading books about the sea and our local area of Brighton & Hove (I’ve read most Peter James’ books), and I can lose myself for hours at a time. Brighton & Hove local author Cathy Watts wrote ‘Sandies in the Beach Huts’, which is a must for children. ‘The Beach Hut’ by Veronica Henry was a summer read for me and is still sitting on my bookshelf, ready for my younger generation to ditch their Kindles and pick up a paperback! Beach hut ornaments can also be found in abundance online and in shops in Brighton & Hove, which are ideal for decorating your seafront space or make for a lovely present for a beach hut ‘warming’. Brighton & Hove Council have specific rules for painting the roof and upper sides, plinth and lower sides of beach huts. You will find specifications for the construction and doors, along with further useful information on licensing and buying beach huts, paint colours and fees at Brighton & Hove City Council. Read Terms & Conditions of Beach Hut. If you want to find out more about the delightful history of Hove beach huts, I love Judy Middleton’s blog. The process for selling a beach hut is quite different from selling a home, so it’s beneficial to have an expert on hand. The team at Callaways can arrange and accompany viewings, and manage the documentation required to make your beach-hut sale proceed effortlessly and smoothly. We have a colourful selection dotted along the prom to choose from. Selling your beach hut is a private transaction between you and your buyer, talk to us about getting the best price. You will pay an administration fee to Brighton & Hove City Council for change of ownership, plus a fee for finding a buyer. Owners must have owned their beach hut for at least three years before they can sell. In order to buy a beach hut, you need to be a resident of Brighton & Hove. Beach Huts FAQ When is the best time to sell your beach hut? Callaways have been keeping records for many years on our Beach Hut sales. We have analysed sales over the last 5 years and the most favourite months to buy and sell are April, August, September and October. Hove Lawns or Hove Lagoon? Hove beach huts have direct access to the beach. Starting at ‘The Lawns Cafe’ at the southern end of First Avenue, they number from 1, finishing at number 151 at Kings Esplanade. Numbers 153 to 181 are located near to King Alfred Leisure Centre and the southern end of Sackville Road. ‘Mrs Bumbles’ cafe is on the beach in this vicinity, for a cup of coffee, ice-creams or snacks. If you prefer to be close to ‘The View Bar’ Western Esplanade, Kingsway, choose beach hut numbers 201-219. Anyone for tennis? then beach huts 220 – 229 will be ideal. Beach Huts close to Hove Lagoon – where there is plenty to do for all the family, with a paddling pool and children’s play park are generally in the 300 – 400 range. The ‘Big Beach Cafe’ offers everything to eat, drink and party. Am I allowed to rent out my Brighton & Hove beach hut? Put very simply – NO. It is a breach of the Terms & Conditions to rent out a beach hut. In theory your license could be revoked if you, as Beach Hut Owner, rent out or advertise your beach hut for hire. Can I own more than one beach hut? The answer is definitely NO. You can only own one beach hut at a time. Am I allowed to live in my beach hut? Again, the answer is NO. Will I need insurance to cover my beach hut? Under Brighton & Hove City Council Terms & Conditions of Licence for a Beach Hut, para 1(H) states you must ‘Insure and maintain a policy of insurance for the hut against perils such as fire, theft and damage.’ Our Beach Hut owners use a variety of specialist beach hut insurers: 1. Love Your Hut 2. Ryan’s 3. Towergate Where's the best place, Hove Lawns or Hove Lagoon? Both – it really depends on which amenities you’re looking for. Also to consider is whether wheelchair access is easy, parking, showers and taps for water, and, if you have a four-legged friend, whether the local beach allows access for you and your dog. How to care for your beach hut: Positioned on the seafront, beach huts take the brunt of winter weather and summer sun. Like all things made of timber and paint coated, there are numerous maintenance issues that need to be addressed throughout the seasons to protect it against the elements. If you’re not DIY-inclined, we recommend The Beach Hut Man or your own carpenter/builder to make those all important repairs. Buying your beach hut is a relatively straightforward transaction, and Callaways can assist you with documentation. Remember! You must be a resident of Brighton & Hove to buy a beach hut. If you’re looking for a beach hut or have a beach hut for sale, please contact us on 01273 735237 or teamsales@callaways.co.uk. Contact Us Now Talk to one of our beach hut experts on 01273 735237 or via the form below Quick Contact Name * Email * Enquiry Type -- Enquiry Type --SalesLettingBeach HutsValuationsProperty ManagementAuctionsBlock Management Message * reCAPTCHA Submit Read our latest reviews Justin 15/10/2023 Callaways have served us for nearly 10 years. They helped us prepare a property for rent, fully managed the rental property and have just sold the property for us. Throughout that time we have found them to be professional, courteous and proactive. They provided advice when required and arranged everything that needed to be done. Our experience with all Callaways staff has been positive but for many years now most of our interactions have been with Jacqui on the lettings side and James on the sales. Both seem so suited to their roles and are just the sort of people you want to look after or sell your property. We had no previous experience of letting agents but we know in Jacqui and Callaways, very good ones do exist. For the sale, James showed excellent communications. He was instrumental in keeping everyone talking, chasing progress and getting it done. Thank you all. Tasos Pelekanou 14/08/2023 Ten years ago I bought a flat through Callaways. I found tenants through Callaways. I have just sold that flat with Callaways. Every step of the way they have been professional , given spot on advice & taken so much of the hassle out of it. James Duffy has been excellent. I had a difficult sale due to freeholder issues & his knowledge & efficiency have made all the difference. I highly recommend this agent. Peter Farrell 18/12/2022 A company that inspires confidence in clients. Robin Scott 22/07/2022 My wife and I have been clients of Callaways for over a decade as both tenants and subsequently buyers of the home we rented through them. Through this long period of engagement, every experience we have had with them was of the highest standard. Whilst renting, the lettings team (led by the lovely and charismatic Jax) were always friendly, personable and responsive. They maintained a delicate balance between acting on behalf of the landlord, whilst also empathising with our situation as tenants. When the opportunity arose to purchase the home we rented, we could not have asked for a better agent than Heather. She skilfully managed a complicated situation, managing not just the process but also the emotions of all involved. It's a pleasure to be able to say that, in our experience, Callaways delivered real value to all parties. Not all estate agents are created equal, and Callaways showed how it should be done! I cannot recommend them highly enough. Ben Massen 22/04/2022 We rented our home through Callaways and found them to be professional and highly knowledgeable. James and Jacqui were both helpful, courteous, straightforward, and always responded quickly with a high degree of care. Jane Pearce 01/04/2022 I have had the pleasure of dealing with James Duffy (Branch Manager) and Jacqui Dickinson (Lettings) for 9 years. They have both offered me exceptional customer service and professionalism throughout all my Lettings and Sales dealings with them. Highly recommend D. S. 07/02/2022 Excellent from begining to end. Allways the consumate professional Heather and her team went above and beyond to make the selling of the family home when my mother passed as smooth and stress free as possible under the circumstances. 100% Recommendation. Alice Bengtsen 21/10/2021 Buying a beach hut through Callaways was a pleasure, with Heather always willing to share her wisdom and advice. Thanks for making the process fun, as well as the end result. Tim W 24/08/2021 We have been using Callaways Lettings Service for many years and have received a consistantly good service from their dedicated staff. We have been particularly impressed with their knowledge and expertise of the lettings business and their ability to work closely with the Building Management Teams. This has resulted in good relations with Landlords and the speedy resolution of maintenance and tenant issues. C G 12/07/2021 I can honestly say that Heather has been the most patient & helpful agent EVER. She has kept me up to date regularly with progress. It is a great agency to buy a beach hut as her knowledge is incredible having sold them on a regular basis for many years. Highly recommended.
